Lorain police find $1,000 worth of heroin on suspect

Johnson was arrested yesterday morning near his 2640 Reeves Ave. apartment after police were received tips Johnson was selling drugs around the neighborhood. Officers obtained a warrant through the Lorain County prosecutor's office.

"We obtained enough evidence to secure an arrest and search warrant for Johnson," Nimon said. "We found $1,000 worth of heroin, a loaded hand gun, $900 in cash, and all kinds of paraphernalia and criminal tools in Johnson's apartment."

Nimon said prior to being taken to Lorain City Jail, Johnson was approached by officers and attempted to discard three bags of heroin. Those bags were retrieved by police for evidence.

Nimon said Johnson does have a previous criminal record but could not comment on what he has been charged with.

Johnson is being charged with drug trafficking, possession of criminal tools, and possession of heroin. Nimon said more charges are pending. He is being held and the Lorain City Jail and will be arraigned this morning.